Fine Silver Coin - Georgina Pope - Mintage: 10000 (2012)

Honour the women in the Canadian military with this beautiful coin!

In 1899, Georgina Pope became one of four volunteer nurses—each given the rank of lieutenant—to travel to South Africa to assist British troops in the South African War. This appointment was a significant moment in the evolution of women’s participation in the Canadian military. For the first time, women acting as nurses were given a military rank as well as the salary attributed to that rank. Because of Georgina Pope and women like her, today’s Canadian Forces, including all branches of the Service are open to women.

Your coin makes an ideal gift for someone you know interested in women’s previous and ongoing participation in the Canadian Armed Forces.

Special features:• Honours the participation of women in previous wars and in today’s Canadian Forces.
• Your coin design includes four portraits: Georgina Pope and three military women from the last century whose careers Pope helped to pioneer.
• Your coin is fine silver (99.99% pure).
• GST/HST exempt.
• Limited to 10,000 coins worldwide.

Design:
Your coin was designed by Canadian artist Laurie McGaw and features four portraits: Georgina Pope in the foreground and, in the background, three military women from the last century whose careers Pope helped to pioneer, including a nurse from the First World War, a member of the Women’s Royal Canadian Naval Service from the Second World War, and a female member of Canada’s military today.

Packaging:
Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint branded maroon clamshell case lined with flock and protected by a black sleeve.

Reviews

Great collectible for woman in the CAF

As a female military member, it was great to add this coin to my collection. Thank You RCM for producing this coin to acknowledge women in the Canadian Armed Forces.

Crazy cat lady

Waasis, NB

2013-03-14

Yes

Glad to see the women recognized. Loved

5

Gift for ladies in arm forces, and new generation

kate

Port Hope, On

2012-11-21

Yes

Wonderfull Keepsake

5

Was given as a gift to a female friend who served in the Canadian Armed Forces. Something she can hand down to her grandchildren.

Bassy the Handyman

Toronto, Ontario

2012-11-20

Yes

Hard pill to swallow.

2

As a beginning coin for Canadian Forces Member's both male and female...this would make an excellent inclusion.
As a coin representing women in the CANADIAN FORCES - this coin is incorrect in its depiction of current members. Not all elements of the military wear a 'field hat'. Since there are multiple headress for each element, and reserve units (highlanders) I believe the beret would have suited best.
Also, being listed under the British Military Officer - Nurse progressing to current Canadian Military women is misleading. We are not all medical personnel or Officers.
The connection to women in the military then and now will mislead persons to believing that is all women are still doing in the CF.
As a military medical coin, fine...but as a current military trade... I am disappointed.
As a collector of militaria - I would recommend this coin.
As a retired female Canadian Forces member - I would hesitate to recommend this coin to my peers.

Sid - retired

Ottawa, Ontario

2012-11-20

No

Fine Silver $5 Coin-Georgina Pope

5

This is a beautiful commemorative piece celebrating the contribution of women in the military medical services. A unique gift.

Cathy

Labelle, NS

2012-11-15

Yes

Georgina Pope coin

5

This is a gift for my Daughter who knew as a young girl that she wanted to be a nurse.This coin represents not only a wonderful minted coin but Georgina Pope who is a roll model for all girls wanting to become to nurse. I'll be very proud to give this as a gift.

Opa V

Small town Ont.

2012-11-15

Yes

I would buy this product again and again

5

Being a retired Canadian Military Nursing Sister, this coin is the epitome of my military service. It is a great token of remembrance.

CatLady60

Oshawa, Ontario

2012-11-14

Yes

LOVED THIS COIN STUNNING EXAMPLE

5

GREAT PIECE OF HISTORY I DID NOT KNOW ABOUT. SO GLAD IT WAS HONOURED

RCM COLLECTOR

TORONTO

2012-11-09

Yes

Military Nurse

5

Didn't know who this great canadian was.
Will use it to show grandchildren part of canadian history. will get their own to hold.

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